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Schools are not just bricks and mortar structures – they are centers of life-long learning filled with dedicated educators!
Each year, ESJ faculty and staff participate in professional development to expand their knowledge in the ever-changing world of education. By remaining on the cutting-edge of their field, they serve as a cornerstone to student achievement in the classroom.
Your gift to The Episcopal Fund helps the school to continue to hire, retain, and invest in professional development for exemplary teachers who share their lifelong love of learning and empower students every day. There is no greater return on an investment than the education of our children.
We invite you to make your gift online today.
Double the Impact of Your Gift
Would you like the opportunity to multiply your giving and increase the impact of your generosity?
Many employers offer matching gift programs that can increase the value of your contribution to Episcopal School of Jacksonville. Contact your employer to find out if they offer a matching gift program and what steps you need to take to initiate a matching gift.
When completing your matching gift request, please select:
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
4455 Atlantic Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
EIN: 59-1147278
For more information or assistance with the matching gift process, please contact Lisa Allen at allenl@esj.org.
ESJ’s financial aid application for the 2027–2028 school year is open for students in Pre-K 3 through Grade 12. Families must apply annually to be considered. We evaluate financial aid awards using Clarity, a secure third-party platform. We keep all application information strictly confidential.
- November 13 – Application Deadline
- Applications submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee until early April, after awards have been offered to new families. Please be aware that financial aid may no longer be available at that time.
- January 15 – Award Notification & Re-enrollment
Required Documents:
- 2025 1040 and W2 (auto-imported from IRS)
- Recent paystub(s) or earning statement(s)
Clarity application webinars that will include open Q&A with families.
Dates and Registration Links:
Tuesday September 30, 2026 6 pm ET
Wednesday October 28, 2026 6 pm ET
Questions?
- Email support at support@clarityapp.com
- Clarity phone support at 206-210-3752
- M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- “HELP” button on the Clarity website
- Application and support available in English and Spanish
- Refer to ESJ’s Financial Aid FAQ for additional information
- Contact the Financial Aid Committee at financialaid@esj.org
For information on the financial aid process and to apply, click here.
As a thank-you for your patience and continued partnership, Lands’ End is offering our school community 40% off with code OURTREAT40. The offer ends October 13.
Use the code when shopping through Lands’ End School Outfitters to take advantage of this special offer.
New This Week
Save the Date: Coffee & Community with Mrs. Ketchum
The Parent Association invites you to join Coffee & Community with Mrs. Ketchum — a chance to gather by grade levels, share conversation, and foster community within our ESJ Campus.
Upcoming Dates:
- Friday, January 9 | Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade | 8:30 a.m. | first-fifth grade lunch pavilion
These mornings are a wonderful opportunity to connect with Mrs. Ketchum and other parents in your child’s age while enjoying coffee and fellowship. We look forward to sharing more details soon!
On Monday, October 13, award-winning author Wendi Silvano will visit the Beaches Campus to share stories and read with students in kindergarten through fifth grade. If you would like your child to have a book signed by Ms. Silvano, please follow these steps:
1. Choose a title from the book list below.
2. Order the book from www.amazon.com.
3. Send the book to school with a sticky note attached that includes your child’s first and last name, as well as their homeroom teacher’s name.
4. Remind your child to give the book to their homeroom teacher by October 13. Ms. Devers, Media Specialist, will collect books to prepare them for the author visit.
Wendi Silvano – Book Order Form
To help streamline communication and ensure timely attention to student attendance matters, we kindly ask that you begin using our new dedicated email address for all attendance-related correspondence: beachesattendance@esj.org
Please use this email for the following:
- Reporting absences due to illness
- Notifying us of late arrivals or early dismissals (please also inform the classroom teacher)
- Sharing any other attendance-related updates
Your cooperation in using this new email address will help us better serve our students and families.
Thank you for your support!
Held on the Munnerlyn Campus, Family Fun Night had record attendance this year! Thanks to everyone who attended!
Reminders
Friday, September 26
8:30 a.m.
Hope Hall Art Room
Parents are invited to a “Coffee and Conversation” with The Rev. Adam Greene, Head of School. The Rev. Greene will update us on the upcoming school year and allow time for a question-and-answer period.
Individual pictures will be held on Monday, September 29 on the Beaches Campus. *Please remember to wear a maroon shirt of dress.
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTSVQ66N. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com .
Annie Antar, Volleyball Program Director, invites your students in third to fifth grade to practice with the ESJ varsity volleyball team after school on Tuesday, September 30 at 3:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m. in the Beaches Campus Gym. We are excited to offer this great experience for our Lower School Campus students. For any questions, please contact Matt Flakus at flakusm@esj.org
Volleyball Clinic Registration
Dear Beaches Campus Parents,
For the upcoming school year, the PA has organized activities that will enrich our students’ school experience and support our faculty and staff. It is our goal to create school spirit and a joyful sense of community, organize appropriate events, and honor Beaches Campus traditions.
MEETINGS:
The Beaches Campus PA will hold its next meeting of the 2025-2026 school year, via Zoom October 2 at 9:00 a.m.
Upcoming Parent Association Events:
- Boo Bash – Friday, October 24, 2025 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Daughter Dance – Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
- Son Event – Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Marisa Brighton
2025-2026 Beaches Campus PA President
The Beaches Campus is excited to hold its annual Blessing of the Animals service in conjunction with St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on Thursday, October 2 at 8:15 a.m. Students and families are welcome to bring a pet, picture of a pet, or stuffed animal to be blessed by clergy of St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. The service will be held on the church lawn and parents can utilize the Grade Level signs to gather before the ceremony.
Spirit Day is Friday, October 10, 2025! Don’t forget to wear your ESJ Spirit Shirt with athletic, denim, or uniform bottoms!
Wednesday, October 15 is early dismissal for all students. The school will close at noon, and there is no Afternoon Eagles.
- October 16 & 17 – School Closed
- October 20 – School Closed
- October 21 – School resumes
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder to notify the Beaches Campus School Nurse, Katy Jones, any time your child is diagnosed with an illness, in accordance with Episcopal School of Jacksonville (ESJ) health policies, as outlined in the Student-Parent Handbook.
It is especially important that we are informed if your child is diagnosed with any of the following conditions:
- Influenza (Flu)
- COVID-19
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Impetigo
- Fifth Disease
- Head Lice
- Pinworms
- Diagnosed Pink Eye
- Positive Contagious Disease test
These illnesses are tracked for the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Timely communication allows the school to take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of illness while maintaining student confidentiality.
We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a healthy school environment. For more information, please refer to the Health Information section of the ESJ Student-Parent Handbook or contact the school clinic directly.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Katy Jones MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
jonesk@esj.org
The Reverend Victor Hailey, St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, cordially invites parents to wait inside the Christopher Lobby before Pre-K/K and First-Fifth Grade Chapel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please feel free to wait in the air conditioning, use the restroom, or have a seat in the lobby.
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